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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tobias assume the marshtackie has come from?
(a) The Federal army.
(b) The Confederates.
(c) The woods.
(d) The Indians.

2. How long is Tobias under the medicine man's care before he is well enough to travel?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two days.
(c) One week.
(d) One day.

3. How is Tobias feeling during the trip to drive the cows to the Seminoles?
(a) He is feeling fine.
(b) He is disoriented.
(c) He is in pain.
(d) He is overly anxious.

4. Why do Tobias and Zech release the cow from the pen?
(a) They hope it will lead them to more cows.
(b) For better grazing.
(c) It is sick.
(d) They cannot continue to see it imprisoned.

5. How much is Tobias paid for his work on the cattle drive with the Cow Cavalry?
(a) Twenty-four dollars.
(b) Fourteen dollars.
(c) Twenty Dollars.
(d) Ten Dollars.

6. What does Emma make by grounding cattails?
(a) Flour.
(b) Salt.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Pepper.

7. How many dogs are tied close by when Zech finds the marshtackie?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

8. Where did the McIvey family move from to start their new life in Florida?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Montana.
(c) Kansas.
(d) Indiana.

9. How many acres of orange trees does Tobias plant?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

10. When is Tobias able to build a house for his family to live in?
(a) The second year they are in Florida.
(b) The third month they are in Florida.
(c) The third year they are in Florida.
(d) The second month they are in Florida.

11. How many times does Tobias attempt to capture an alligator?
(a) None.
(b) Twice.
(c) Once.
(d) Three times.

12. According to the proprietor, when did the Rebel soldiers purchase everything in the store?
(a) The week before.
(b) Two weeks ago.
(c) The day before.
(d) Two days before.

13. What letters are on top of the LaFlorida Hotel?
(a) AT&T.
(b) ITT.
(c) IBM.
(d) MCI.

14. What are Emma and Zech forced to kill while Tobias is on the cattle drive?
(a) A bear.
(b) A coyote.
(c) A raccoon.
(d) A wolf.

15. Where does Zech meet Glenda?
(a) Fort Myers.
(b) Port Orange.
(c) Fort Drum.
(d) Port St. John.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what pace do Tobias and Zech drive the cows to the Seminoles?

2. Where is the Cow Cavalry driving the cattle for the Confederate troops?

3. How many days is it before Tobias and Henry meet the drovers?

4. What prize does Zech win in the horse race against Cap'n Hendry?

5. What sounds keep Tobias awake the night after the family eats the beef roast?

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